"We saw an immediate rise in real desperate poverty and I think that the speed with which that happened was quite shocking"

"The third sector continues to demonstrate its powerful impact and value as we navigate this, the most challenging of times"

"I’d like to see the model we have here rolled out to other health services. It’s a win-win for everyone."

DBI is a prime example of partnership working, bringing together multidisciplinary teams that work in a supportive and collaborative manner

"The young people are at the heart of the partnership service and they are getting the support they need"

"I have not come off the phone without a smile. Also knowing I can phone at any time helps as I have my own health issues"

“The partnership has provided opportunities for participants to become equals”

"Communication is key to the success of the partnership work"

"It’s important to make sure carers are front and centre when it comes to raising awareness.”

“It’s a whole community thing rather than just a health and social care thing”

"Collaboration is an essential element of the organisation’s DNA"

"It can’t truly happen without realising the core thing we’re trading is trust.”

"We turn those shared values and good intentions into purposeful actions"

“It was an enormous support for me to be able to access the ECLOs service when I was in a time of need"

“I like to call it collaborative leadership where no one organisation takes the credit"